STAR TREK: DEEP SPACE NINE 
                              
                     "The Maquis, Part II" 
                          #40512-441 
                              
                          Written by 
                        Ira Steven Behr 
                              
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                          Corey Allen 

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   STAR TREK: DS9 - "The Maquis, Part II" - 02/17/94 - CAST 

                  STAR TREK: DEEP SPACE NINE 
                     "The Maquis, Part II" 
                             CAST 

          SISKO                    GUL DUKAT
          KIRA                     HUDSON
          ODO                      SAKONNA
          QUARK                    AMAROS
          BASHIR                   NECHEYEV
          DAX                      XEPOLITE
          O'BRIEN                  PARN
                                   KOBB

          Non-Speaking             Non-Speaking
          N.D. SUPERNUMERARIES     N.D. MAQUIS

   STAR TREK: DS9 - "The Maquis, Part II" - 02/17/94 - SETS 

                  STAR TREK: DEEP SPACE NINE 
                     "The Maquis, Part II" 
                             SETS 

        INTERIORS                     EXTERIORS
        DEEP SPACE NINE                 DEEP SPACE NINE
          AIRLOCK CORRIDOR              
          COMMANDER'S OFFICE            JUNGLE
          DUKAT'S GUEST QUARTERS        
          HOLDING AREA                  
          PROMENADE                     
          OPS                           

          ORINOCO                       
          MEKONG                        
          RIO GRANDE                    

          CAVES                         

          MAQUIS SHIP                   

          VOLAN COLONY MEETING HOUSE    

  STAR TREK: "The Maquis, Part II" - 02/17/94 -PRONUNCIATION 

                  STAR TREK: DEEP SPACE NINE 
                     "The Maquis, Part II" 
                      PRONUNCIATION GUIDE 

          BAJOR                    BAY-jor
          BAJORAN                  buh-JOR-an
          BOKINOR                  bawk-nor
          BRYMA                    BRI-muh
          CARDASSIA                car-DASS-ee-uh
          CARDASSIAN               car-DASS-ee-en
          DOM-JOT                  dum-jot
          DROFO AWA                droh-foh ah-wah
          HAKTON                   RACK-ton
          HETMAN                   HET-man
          LISSPEIANS               li-SEP-ee-ans
          MAQUIS                   m'KEE
          NECHEYEV                 neh-CHAY-ev
          OORT                     00-rt
          PEILIOS                  PEL-ee-ohs
          PYGORIANS                peh-GORE-ians
          REGREEIN                 reh-GREE-in
          SAKONNA                  suh-KOE-nah
          UMOTH                    00-muth
          VOLAN                    VOE-lahn
          XEPOLITE                 ZEP-oh-light
          ZAKDORNS                 ZAK-dorns

          DEEP SPACE: "The Maquis, II" - 02/17/94 - TEASER           1.

                  STAR TREK: DEEP SPACE NINE                    
                        "The Maquis, Part II"                          
                            TEASER                              

	FADE IN:

                    RECAP OF "THE MAQUIS, PART I"                      

1    EXT. JUNGLE - DAY

	HUDSON has brought SISKO to a secluded area where the Maquis 
	have made a temporary camp.  In the background, we see KIRA 
	and BASHIR, surrounded by a handful of armed Maquis.

	Though Hudson continues to keep his phaser trained on Sisko, 
	both men, at least initially, try their best to keep the 
	mood light and unthreatening.  After all, they've been close 
	for a long time and neither is anxious to see their friendship 
	end.  Still, the tension between them is never far from the 
	surface.

	Hudson is especially uncomfortable.  He knows that he's 
	betrayed Sisko, and he also has mixed feelings about turning 
	his back on Starfleet.  This is not a man who has an easy 
	time justifying the use of violence.

					HUDSON
				(amused)
			Ben, you should've seen the look on 
			your face when you saw me standing 
			there.

					SISKO
			I hardly recognized you without your 
			uniform.

	Hudson reaches down into a satchel and takes out his folded 
	Starfleet uniform, which he offers to Sisko.

					HUDSON
				(re: the uniform)
			Lately, it's been feeling a little 
			tight on me.

	Sisko looks at the uniform and then reluctantly accepts it.

					SISKO
			Just like that?

          DEEP SPACE: "The Maquis, II" - 02/17/94 - TEASER           2.

1    CONTINUED:

	There's a long beat as Hudson waits for a response, but 
	Sisko just stares down at the clothing in his hand.

					HUDSON
				(trying to convince 
				himself as well)
			It's just a uniform, Ben.

					SISKO
			Is that all it is?
				(a beat)
			I remember when you first put it on.

					HUDSON
			The day we graduated from the Academy.  
			We both swore we'd be starship 
			captains by the time we were thirty.

					SISKO
				(smiles)
			And admirals by forty.
				(with feeling)
			I think we've both done pretty well 
			for ourselves.

					HUDSON
			We did, didn't we.  But now... now 
			I've found something better.
				(re: his Maquis 
				comrades)
			These settlers, Ben, if you saw all 
			they've accomplished without any 
			help from the Federation... you'd be 
			fighting along with them.

					SISKO
			I don't think so.

					HUDSON
				(insistent)
			They've traveled out here to the 
			back of the beyond and built homes 
			out of the wilderness.  Maybe the 
			Federation can turn their backs on 
			them, but I can't.

          DEEP SPACE: "The Maquis, II" - 02/17/94 - TEASER           3.

1    CONTINUED:	(2)

					SISKO
			I'm not asking you to.  But your 
			joining the Maquis isn't helping 
			anyone.  Your actions have only 
			endangered the treaty, put millions 
			of lives at risk...

					HUDSON
				(interrupting)
			The Federation believes every problem 
			can be solved with a treaty.  But 
			out here, on the frontier, without 
			the power of the Federation to back 
			it up, a treaty's just a piece of 
			paper.

					SISKO
			Do you have evidence that the Central 
			Command has violated the treaty?

					HUDSON
			Not yet, but we will.

					SISKO
			If you're depending on Gul Dukat for 
			proof, you're going to be 
			disappointed.

					HUDSON
			Why do you say that?

					SISKO
			Because I don't think he knows.

					HUDSON
			We'll find out, won't we.

					SISKO
			I want him back, Cal.

					HUDSON
			He's not here.

					SISKO
			Then where is he?

	A long beat of tension, then...

          DEEP SPACE: "The Maquis, II" - 02/17/94 - TEASER           4.

1    CONTINUED:	(3)

					HUDSON
			I never thought I'd see the day where 
			you'd side with a Cardassian against 
			me.

					SISKO
			Damn it, Cal.  I'm on your side.

					HUDSON
			You have a funny way of showing it.

					SISKO
			I'm trying to stop you from making 
			the biggest mistake of your life.  
			The Federation believes in this 
			treaty.  If you destroy it, 
			Starfleet'll come after you, and 
			they won't be satisfied until you're 
			behind bars.  But if we put a stop 
			to this now... if we work together 
			to end the violence...

					HUDSON
				(angry)
			The violence will never end as long 
			as the Central Command keeps smuggling 
			weapons to their colonies.
				(a beat, regaining 
				his poise)
			I wish there was another way to handle 
			this thing.  I really do.  No one 
			wants peace more than the Maquis...

	Hudson doesn't see the irony in this, but Sisko does.

					SISKO
			And you're willing to blow up 
			Cardassian ships to get it.

          DEEP SPACE: "The Maquis, II" - 02/17/94 - TEASER           5.

1    CONTINUED:	(4)

					HUDSON
				(simply)
			The Bok'Nor won't ever smuggle weapons 
			again.

					SISKO
			And its crewmembers won't be going 
			home to their families, either.

	Hudson's silence tells Sisko he's made his point.

					SISKO
				(continuing, pressing 
				his advantage)
			Look, you say that the Central Command 
			is behind the smuggling.  Fine.  
			Let's prove it.

					HUDSON
			How?

					SISKO
			We'll go to Cardassia... find the 
			evidence to back up your claim.  And 
			when we do, we'll take it to the 
			Federation...

					HUDSON
				(interrupting)
			No.  The Federation abandoned us.  
			Told us to take care of ourselves.  
			Well, that's what we intend to do.  
			But you, Ben, you could be invaluable.
				(off Sisko's look)
			Let us use your station.

					SISKO
			For what?

					HUDSON
			Any number of things.  A maintenance 
			facility for our ships... a supply 
			depot...

          DEEP SPACE: "The Maquis, II" - 02/17/94 - TEASER           6.

1    CONTINUED:	(5)

					SISKO
				(interrupting)
			I can't allow that.

					HUDSON
			Every week, innocent people are being 
			murdered by the Cardassians... and I 
			won't allow their deaths to go 
			unpunished.

	A beat.  Stalemate.  Sisko understands how far over the line 
	his friend has crossed.

					SISKO
			You don't want peace, Cal.  You want 
			revenge.

	Hudson knows he's lost Sisko.  He tries to hide his regret 
	with a casual bravado.

					HUDSON
			I prefer to call it retaliation.
				(a beat)
			I'm sorry we won't be working 
			together, Benjamin.  It would've 
			been nice... like old times.

	Hudson gestures for Sisko to join Kira and Bashir.

2    NEW ANGLE (OPTICAL)

	As Sisko walks towards his officers, Hudson stays back and 
	points his phaser at Benjamin.  Kira sees this and shouts a 
	warning.

					KIRA
			Commander!

	Two of the Maquis shoot Kira and Bashir.  Sisko whirls back 
	toward Hudson.

					HUDSON
			Sorry, Ben.

	Hudson shoots Sisko, who collapses to the ground.

3    ANGLE ON HUDSON

	As he looks down at Sisko's unconscious body.

          DEEP SPACE: "The Maquis, II" - 02/17/94 - TEASER           7.

3    CONTINUED:

					HUDSON
			Let's go.  Knowing Ben's temper, we 
			don't want to be here when he wakes 
			up.

	And as Hudson and the Maquis EXIT...

									FADE OUT.

                         END OF TEASER                          

          DEEP SPACE: "The Maquis, II" - 02/17/94 - ACT ONE          8.
                            ACT ONE                             

	FADE IN:

	(NOTE: Episode credits fall over opening scenes.)

4    INT. AIRLOCK CORRIDOR

	DAX is waiting as the airlock door slides open and Sisko, 
	Kira, and Bashir emerge.  Dax falls into step beside them as 
	they walk down the corridor.  Sisko is instantly in action, 
	giving orders, working with a full head of steam.

					SISKO
			Lieutenant, I want to speak to the 
			Cardassian Central Command.

					DAX
			Then you're in luck.  Legate Parn 
			will be arriving here within the 
			hour.

	Sisko and Dax exchange a look, acknowledging that things are 
	heating up.

					SISKO
			A Legate.  I feel honored.  While 
			I'm waiting, I'll talk with Starfleet.

					DAX
			Admiral Necheyev's already here.

	This gets another look from Sisko.

5    INT. OPS

	O'BRIEN at his station.  Sisko, Dax and Kira ENTER from the 
	Turbolift.  Sisko heads for his office while calling to 
	O'Brien.

					SISKO
			Chief, The Maquis must have 
			transferred Dukat off their ship 
			before reaching that asteroid.  I 
			want to know where they've hid him.

					O'BRIEN
			I could retrace their warp trail.  
			See if they met up with any other 
			ships.

          DEEP SPACE: "The Maquis, II" - 02/17/94 - ACT ONE          9.

5    CONTINUED:

					SISKO
			Do it.

	Sisko continues into his office...

6    INT. COMMANDER'S OFFICE

	Sisko ENTERS to find a forboding Admiral NECHEYEV waiting 
	for him.

					SISKO
				(a greeting)
			Admiral...

					NECHEYEV
				(no time for 
				pleasantries)
			Commander, the Cardassian Central 
			Command has gone on military alert 
			in response to the kidnapping of Gul 
			Dukat.

7    NEW ANGLE

	Sisko refuses to allow the Admiral's brusque manner to rattle 
	him.

					SISKO
			I'm not surprised.

					NECHEYEV
			This Security Chief of yours... the 
			shape-shifter.

	Sisko pretends to a calm he's not really feeling in order to 
	protect his Chief of Security.

					SISKO
			Odo.

					NECHEYEV
				(whatever)
			Odo.  Are you sure you wouldn't be 
			better off with a Starfleet officer 
			heading up your security team.

					SISKO
			Admiral, I have complete faith in 
			Odo's ability to do his job.

          DEEP SPACE: "The Maquis, II" - 02/17/94 - ACT ONE         10.

7    CONTINUED:

	The Admiral does not look convinced, but decides not to 
	press it.

					NECHEYEV
			If you say so, Commander.

					SISKO
			I do.  As for Gul Dukat, I assure 
			you that we're taking all possible 
			steps to locate him.

					NECHEYEV
			Good.  Keep me informed of your 
			progress.

					SISKO
			I will.  But Admiral, there's a bigger 
			issue here than rescuing Dukat.

					NECHEYEV
				(skeptical)
			And what is that?

					SISKO
			The Maquis.

	This is clearly not one of the Admiral's favorite subjects.

					NECHEYEV
			The Maquis... are a bunch of 
			irresponsible hotheads.

					SISKO
			These "hotheads" are responsible for 
			the bombing of the Bok'Nor.

					NECHEYEV
			I'm aware of that, Commander.  We 
			never should've allowed those 
			colonists to remain on the Cardassian 
			side of the Demilitarized Zone.

					SISKO
			Well they're there, Admiral.  And 
			they're not leaving.

					NECHEYEV
				(annoyed)
			Don't they realize that they're 
			jeopardizing our treaty with the 
			Cardassians?

          DEEP SPACE: "The Maquis, II" - 02/17/94 - ACT ONE         11.

7    CONTINUED:	(2)

					SISKO
			The Maquis never signed any treaty.

					NECHEYEV
			What about Commander Hudson?  He's 
			lived with these people.  What's his 
			analysis of the situation?

	A beat as Sisko has to decide whether to tell the truth about 
	his friend.

					SISKO
			I'll... have to ask him.

					NECHEYEV
			You do that.
				(a beat)
			I want you to find the Maquis, 
			Commander... talk to them... remind 
			them that they're citizens of the 
			Federation... that it's imperative 
			that we preserve the treaty with the 
			Cardassians.

					SISKO
			A treaty the Cardassians may not be 
			honoring.

					NECHEYEV
			Are you questioning Federation policy, 
			Commander?

					SISKO
			All I know is that the situation in 
			the Demilitarized Zone is 
			deteriorating rapidly.

          DEEP SPACE: "The Maquis, II" - 02/17/94 - ACT ONE         12.

7    CONTINUED:	(3)

					NECHEYEV
			Personally, I think you're overstating 
			the problem.  Establish a dialogue 
			with the Maquis.  They're still 
			Federation citizens.  I'm sure they'll 
			listen to reason.  Good luck, 
			Commander.

	Necheyev EXITS.

					SISKO
				(to himself, 
				incredulous)
			Establish a dialogue?  What the hell 
			does she think I've been trying to 
			do?

8    INCLUDE KIRA

	As she ENTERS Sisko's office.

					KIRA
			Commander?

					SISKO
				(still fuming)
			Just because a group of people belongs 
			to the Federation doesn't mean they're 
			saints.

					KIRA
			Excuse me?

					SISKO
				(to Kira)
			You know what the trouble is?

					KIRA
				(not following)
			No...

					SISKO
				(emphatic)
			The trouble is Earth.

					KIRA
				(still confused)
			Really?


          DEEP SPACE: "The Maquis, II" - 02/17/94 - ACT ONE         13.

8    CONTINUED:

					SISKO
			On Earth there's no poverty, no crime, 
			no war.  You look out the window of 
			Starfleet headquarters and you see... 
			paradise.  Well, it's easy to be a 
			saint in paradise.  But the Maquis 
			don't live in paradise.  Out there 
			in the Demilitarized Zone, all the 
			problems haven't been solved yet.  
			Out there, there are no saints... 
			just people.  Angry, scared, 
			determined people who are going to 
			do whatever it takes to survive.  
			Whether it meets with Federation 
			approval or not.

					KIRA
			Makes sense to me.

	A beat as Sisko regains his composure.  He smiles at Kira.

					SISKO
				(slight chagrin)
			I'm glad someone understands.

					KIRA
			Legate Parn's ship just put in at 
			Docking Bay Five.  Maybe you'd like 
			to give him the same speech.

					SISKO
			I just might do that.

					ODO'S COM VOICE
			Odo to Sisko.

					SISKO
				(to comm)
			Go ahead, Constable.

					ODO'S COM VOICE
			I think you'd better get down to 
			security.  I've caught one of the 
			Vulcan's accomplices.

9    INT. HOLDING AREA

	Close on the panicked yet calculating face of QUARK.

          DEEP SPACE: "The Maquis, II" - 02/17/94 - ACT ONE         14.

9    CONTINUED:

					QUARK
			Commander, I assure you that I had 
			no idea that Sakonna was planning to 
			kidnap Gul Dukat.

10   INCLUDE ODO AND SISKO


	standing in front of Quark's holding cell.  Odo harumphs.

					ODO
			Really.  Then perhaps you can explain 
			why the two of you were spending so 
			much time together.

					QUARK
			Surely it's no crime keeping company 
			with a beautiful female.  You ought 
			to try it, Odo.  It might improve 
			your disposition.

					ODO
			Do you expect us to believe that a 
			Vulcan would be interested in you 
			for your lobes.

					QUARK
			Vulcans are a species that appreciate 
			good ears.
				(to Sisko)
			Commander, this is very embarrassing, 
			having to discuss my personal life 
			in such surroundings.

					SISKO
			Embarrassment is going to be the 
			least of your problems unless you 
			tell me what kind of business 
			arrangement you had with that woman.

	Quark looks for a way out, but sees none and decides to make 
	the best of it.

					QUARK
			All right.  But first I want to make 
			it clear that I was led astray by 
			Sakonna's feminine wiles.

          DEEP SPACE: "The Maquis, II" - 02/17/94 - ACT ONE         15.

10   CONTINUED:

					ODO
			Save the excuses, Quark.  Tell us 
			what you were up to.

					QUARK
			Sakonna was in the market for certain 
			items which I was able to obtain for 
			her... at a considerable discount, I 
			might add.

					SISKO
			What items?

	Quark looks from one unfriendly face to another.

					ODO
			We're waiting.

	Quark shrugs and decides he might as well get this over with.

					QUARK
			Let's see, where to begin... she 
			wanted some deflector shields... 
			navigational arrays... maybe... a 
			couple of hundred photon torpedoes.

					SISKO
				(outraged)
			Photon torpedoes.

					QUARK
				(apologetic)
			And pulse cannons... and some high 
			energy disrupters...

					ODO
			Weapons.  You sold weapons to a 
			terrorist group.

					QUARK
				(feathers ruffled)
			I did not.  The Pygorians sold them 
			the weapons.  I merely... made some 
			introductions.  Besides, I hadn't 
			even heard of the Maquis until after 
			Dukat was kidnapped.

					SISKO
			I want a complete list of every weapon 
			she purchased.

          DEEP SPACE: "The Maquis, II" - 02/17/94 - ACT ONE         16.

10   CONTINUED:	(2)

					QUARK
			Of course.  And if you need some one 
			to testify against Sakonna in court, 
			I'd be more than willing...

					ODO
				(interrupting)
			Would you?

					QUARK
			In a second.
				(to Sisko)
			And let me know if there's anyone 
			else who needs testifying against.

	Odo harumphs.

					QUARK
			I'll tell you one thing, Commander, 
			Sakonna was on a tight clock.  
			Whatever she needed those weapons 
			for, it's going to happen within the 
			next few days.

					SISKO
			Just get me the list, Quark.

	Sisko turns to go.

					ODO
			Sir?

	Sisko turns back.

					ODO
				(continuing)
			I assume you'll be going out to search 
			for Dukat again?

					SISKO
			As soon as O'Brien tells us where to 
			look.

					ODO
			I'd like to join you.  After all, I 
			am in charge of security.

					SISKO
				(nods)
			I'd be happy to have you along.

          DEEP SPACE: "The Maquis, II" - 02/17/94 - ACT ONE         17.

10   CONTINUED:	(3)

					ODO
				(acknowledges, then)
			One other thing...
				(re: Quark)
			How long do I keep him in here?

					SISKO
				(looking at Quark)
			Forever.

	Sisko leaves.  Odo smiles.

					QUARK
			I've always enjoyed the Commander's 
			wry sense of humor.  But really Odo, 
			how long am I going to be in here?

					ODO
			I'll let you know.

	Odo EXITS.

					QUARK
			Odo... this isn't funny.  Odo...

11   INT. PROMENADE

	Sisko EXITS Security and finds Kira and Legate PARN waiting 
	for him.  Kira looks as thrilled as ever to be in the company 
	of a Cardassian.  For his part, Parn never bothers to glance 
	at or address Kira directly through the entire scene.

					KIRA
			Commander, this is Legate Parn.  He 
			insisted on seeing you immediately.

					PARN
			Crucial business demands immediate 
			attention.  And as a member of the 
			Cardassian Central Command I must 
			assure you, Commander, that what we 
			have to discuss is most crucial 
			indeed.

					SISKO
			I understand.  And I assure you that 
			we're doing all we can to find Gul 
			Dukat.

	The three of them start walking down the Promenade.

          DEEP SPACE: "The Maquis, II" - 02/17/94 - ACT ONE         18.

11   CONTINUED:

					PARN
			Please, Commander, your efforts are 
			appreciated but unnecessary.
				(off Sisko's surprise)
			You see the Central Command has 
			learned that Gul Dukat was the leader 
			of a small group of misguided officers 
			who were funnelling weapons to our 
			colonies in the Demilitarized Zone.

	A beat as Sisko and Kira absorb this news.  Sisko keeps a 
	poker face, hiding his skepticism from Parn.

					KIRA
			So the Maquis were right.  The 
			Cardassian settlers are being supplied 
			by the Central Command.

					PARN
				(to Sisko)
			Dukat and the others were operating 
			entirely without our knowledge.  The 
			Central Command would never sanction 
			anything that would violate our treaty 
			with the Federation.  We've arrested 
			Dukat's co-conspirators and they'll 
			be dealt with accordingly.

					SISKO
			Where does that leave Dukat?

					PARN
			With the Maquis... Where he belongs.

					SISKO
			Are you saying you don't want him 
			back?

					PARN
			I assume the Maquis will execute him 
			for his crimes.

					SISKO
			I wouldn't be surprised.

					PARN
			Well then, I don't see where it makes 
			a difference whether we do it or 
			they do it.

          DEEP SPACE: "The Maquis, II" - 02/17/94 - ACT ONE         19.

11   CONTINUED:	(2)

	Kira makes sure she's in Parn's sight line even though 
	she addresses Sisko.

					KIRA
				(to Sisko)
			How do we know they won't use Dukat's 
			death as an excuse to send troops 
			into the Demilitarized Zone?

					PARN
				(to Sisko)
			I assure you, Commander, there'll be 
			no retaliation.  Cardassia has no 
			desire to go to war again with the 
			Federation.  You have my word.

					KIRA
				(underwhelmed)
			Your word?

	They stop at an airlock.

					SISKO
				(gentle restraint)
			Major.
				(to Parn)
			I've found our little talk very 
			enlightening.

					PARN
			I hoped you would.

					SISKO
			Unfortunately, I have some business 
			to attend to.  But I hope you'll 
			take some time and enjoy the station.

					PARN
			Thank you, Commander.  But I too 
			must return to my duties.
				(re: passing Bajorans)
			Besides I'm afraid the place has 
			lost its charm since the last time I 
			was here.

	He EXITS through the airlock.

					KIRA
			I don't believe a word he said.

          DEEP SPACE: "The Maquis, II" - 02/17/94 - ACT ONE        19A.

11   CONTINUED:	(3)

					SISKO
			Neither do I.  But he did tell me 
			something I needed to know.
				(off her look)
			Cal was right.  The Central Command 
			is smuggling weapons into the 
			Demilitarized Zone.

          DEEP SPACE: "The Maquis, II" - 02/17/94 - ACT ONE         20.

11   CONTINUED:	(4)

	And as they ponder the repercussions...

12   EXT. SPACE - DEEP SPACE NINE (OPTICAL)

13   INT. OPS

	Sisko, Kira, Dax, and O'Brien are in conference around the 
	Ops Table.  Dax is in the middle of bringing everyone up to 
	speed.

					DAX
			We've just received a report that 
			three Federation settlers were killed 
			on Hakton Seven.  The Cardassians 
			claim it was in response to the 
			destruction of the Bok'Nor.

					SISKO
			Which gives the Maquis a new excuse 
			to strike back.
				(to O'Brien)
			Chief, what've you found.

					O'BRIEN
			Based on the residual subspace 
			distortion from their warp drive, I 
			was able to plot the course of the 
			Maquis ship that took Dukat.

14   INCLUDE A MONITOR (VPB)

	As O'Brien brings up a graphic illustrating the ship's route.

					O'BRIEN
			As you can see, long range sensors 
			show no signs of any other vessels 
			traveling along the same route.

					SISKO
			All right, then they didn't transfer 
			him to another ship.  What about a 
			planet?

					O'BRIEN
			It's possible.  Their course took 
			them past five M Class planets.  I 
			downloaded their coordinates into 
			the Rio Grande's computer.

          DEEP SPACE: "The Maquis, II" - 02/17/94 - ACT ONE         21.

14   CONTINUED:

					SISKO
			Good work.
				(to Comm)
			Sisko to Odo.

					ODO'S COM VOICE
			Yes, Commander.

					SISKO
			Find Doctor Bashir and meet me at 
			Landing Pad "C" immediately.

					ODO'S COM VOICE
			On our way.

	Sisko and the others stand.  Sisko and Kira head for the 
	Turbolift.

					KIRA
			Commander, you know there's no reason 
			to go after Dukat.  I mean, you heard 
			Legate Parn.  They don't want him 
			back.

					SISKO
			Are you suggesting we leave him to 
			the Maquis?

					KIRA
			Why risk our lives for a man 
			responsible for so many Bajoran 
			deaths?  The way I see it, he's 
			getting exactly what he deserves.

	There's a part of Sisko that might agree with her, but...

					SISKO
				(stepping into the 
				Turbolift)
			Landing Pad "C."
				(to Kira)
			The Central Command wants him dead.  
			That's reason enough for us to want 
			him alive.

	Hold on Sisko's determined expression and then...

									FADE OUT.

                        END OF ACT ONE                          

          DEEP SPACE: "The Maquis, II" - 02/17/94 - ACT TWO         22.
                            ACT TWO                             

	FADE IN:

15   EXT. SPACE (OPTICAL)

	A small M class planet.

16   INT. CAVES

	SAKONNA sits before DUKAT, her fingers placed on his forehead 
	in the familiar posture of the Vulcan mind meld.  AMAROS and 
	a handful of other Maquis watch as Sakonna goes through the 
	ritual.

					SAKONNA
				(concentrating deeply)
			My mind to your mind... your thoughts 
			to my thoughts...

	Dukat remains immobile, his eyes closed.  Sakonna seems to 
	be straining.

					SAKONNA
			My mind to your mind... Your thoughts 
			to my thoughts...

	It still doesn't seem to be working.

					SAKONNA
				(continuing, strained 
				whisper)
			My mind... to your... mind...

					AMAROS
			What's wrong?

	Dukat's eyes open and he smiles.

					DUKAT
			It's not working.  That's what's 
			wrong.

	Sakonna breaks the connection.  She looks exhausted.

					SAKONNA
			This is quite puzzling.  I am unable 
			to establish a mind meld.  It would 
			appear he has the ability to shield 
			his thoughts.

					DUKAT
			It's simply a matter of discipline.


          DEEP SPACE: "The Maquis, II" - 02/17/94 - ACT TWO         23.

16   CONTINUED:

					AMAROS
			Now what do we do?

					SAKONNA
			After I rest a moment, I will try 
			again.

					DUKAT
				(in surprising good 
				humor)
			You people really don't do this very 
			well, do you?  Now Cardassians know 
			how to extract information.  But it 
			can get rather... unpleasant.  And 
			everyone knows how the Federation 
			dislikes unpleasantness.

					AMAROS
			I share very few sentiments with the 
			Federation.

					DUKAT
			Oh, that's right.  You're renegades, 
			aren't you?
				(a beat)
			Or so you'd like to think.  
			Unfortunately, the Federation has 
			taught you your lessons all too well.
				(almost pitying)
			You simply lack the... commitment to 
			do what's necessary.

					AMAROS
			Tell that to the crew of the Bok'Nor.

					DUKAT
				(dismissive)
			Anyone can blow up a ship.  But to 
			look your enemy in the eye... knowing 
			you'll remember his face for the 
			rest of your life... and still be 
			able to do what's necessary... now 
			that takes a stronger stomach than 
			you'll ever have.

					AMAROS
			We'll see about that.

	He starts toward Dukat, but Sakonna stops him with a 
	restraining hand.

          DEEP SPACE: "The Maquis, II" - 02/17/94 - ACT TWO         24.

16   CONTINUED:	(2)

					SAKONNA
			No.  He's right.  We do not possess 
			the Cardassians' gift for inflicting 
			pain.

					DUKAT
				(to Amaros)
			You see.

					SAKONNA
				(to Dukat)
			Nor would we want such a gift.

					AMAROS
			But we do need to know when the 
			Central Command's sending its next 
			weapons shipment.  So if it's all 
			the same to you, Sakonna... I'll 
			take over the interrogation.
				(to Dukat)
			This way we can find out just how 
			"committed" I am.

					SISKO (O.S.)
			I don't think anyone's that 
			interested.

	All eyes turn to...

17   NEW ANGLE

	Sisko, Bashir, and Odo standing on the other side of the 
	cave.  Sisko and Bashir have their phasers drawn.  The Maquis 
	immediately point their weapons at the intruders.

					SISKO
			Put down your weapons.  We're not 
			here to fight you.

					AMAROS
			If that's true, then you'll let us 
			go about our business.

					SISKO
			I'm not leaving without Dukat.

					AMAROS
			Then you're not leaving.

          DEEP SPACE: "The Maquis, II" - 02/17/94 - ACT TWO         25.

17   CONTINUED:

					BASHIR
			Look, we're on the same side here.  
			We all want to stop the arms 
			shipments.  Why not work together.

					DUKAT
				(to Sisko; an impatient 
				hiss)
			Stop talking and shoot them.

	The Maquis tense and get ready for a fight.  Sisko raises 
	his hand in a calming gesture.

					SISKO
			No.  That's not what we want.

					DUKAT
				(urgent)
			What are you waiting for?

					SISKO
				(to the Maquis)
			Put down your weapons.

					ODO
			Do as he says.

					DUKAT
			Shoot them.

	When Sisko doesn't respond, Dukat suddenly leaps up and 
	backhands Sakonna across the face, knocking her to the ground.

18   NEW ANGLE (OPTICAL)

	Amaros opens fire.  The other Maquis follow suit.  What 
	happens next takes only a matter of seconds:

19   SISKO AND BASHIR (OPTICAL)

	Avoid the panicked shots of the Maquis and return fire with 
	cool professionalism.  Bashir stuns one of the Maquis while 
	Sisko neatly shoots two others in rapid succession.

20   ANGLE ON AMAROS

	Who breaks and runs.

          DEEP SPACE: "The Maquis, II" - 02/17/94 - ACT TWO         26.

21   ODO (OPTICAL)

	flings out his arm, which morphs and stretches into a whip.

22   AMAROS (OPTICAL)

	Is caught around the neck by the whip and is yanked back off 
	his feet.

23   NEW ANGLE (OPTICAL)

	As the whip recoils off Amaros's neck, Dukat runs over to 
	Amaros, grabs him by the collar, and violently slams him up 
	against the cave wall.

	Sisko rushes over and restrains Dukat.

					SISKO
			Let him go.

	Dukat ignores Sisko, who has to physically pull him away.

					SISKO
				(continuing)
			I said let him go.

	Dukat backs down.  The other Maquis are groggily struggling 
	back to their feet.  Bashir confiscates their phasers.

					SISKO
			Odo, get these people secured on the 
			runabout.

					ODO
			With pleasure, Commander.

	He starts rounding up the Maquis.

					SISKO
				(re: Amaros)
			Except this one.

					AMAROS
			You mean I'm free to go?

					SISKO
				(to Amaros, urgent 
				but controlled)
			Tell Cal Hudson I haven't told 
			Starfleet anything yet.

          DEEP SPACE: "The Maquis, II" - 02/17/94 - ACT TWO         27.

23   CONTINUED:

					SISKO (Cont'd)
			Tell him we can still solve this 
			thing together, but we're running out 
			of time.  Tell him I still have his 
			uniform.  He can have it back anytime 
			he wants.

	Amaros nods and takes off.  Hold on Sisko hoping for the 
	best but not even sure that Amaros will relay his message.

									FADE OUT.

                        END OF ACT TWO                          

         DEEP SPACE: "The Maquis, II" - 02/17/94 - ACT THREE        28.
                           ACT THREE                            

	FADE IN:

24   EXT. SPACE - DEEP SPACE NINE (OPTICAL)

	Re-establishing.

25   INT. DUKAT'S GUEST QUARTERS

	Dukat, seated at a table, pours himself a glass of some exotic 
	Cardassian beverage.  He pauses to admire its color, takes a 
	sip, and closes his eyes in bliss.  He then surveys the table, 
	which is covered with Japanese-sized portions of Cardassian 
	delicacies.  As he reaches for one with anticipation, the 
	door CHIMES.

					DUKAT
				(disappointed)
			Enter.

	The door opens and Sisko walks in.

					SISKO
			I just came by to see how you were 
			doing.

	Dukat eats with relish.

					DUKAT
			I find a good meal to be extremely 
			relaxing, especially after a difficult 
			day.

					SISKO
			So do I.

         DEEP SPACE: "The Maquis, II" - 02/17/94 - ACT THREE        29.

25   CONTINUED:

					DUKAT
			Really.  I wonder what else we have 
			in common.

					SISKO
			Very little, I imagine.

					DUKAT
				(laughs)
			Other than the fact that you have my 
			office.
				(a beat)
			What's going to happen to your 
			prisoners?

					SISKO
			They'll be tried for their crimes 
			under the Federation Uniform Code of 
			Justice.

					DUKAT
			And if they're found innocent?

					SISKO
			I doubt they will be, but if they 
			are, they'll be set free.

					DUKAT
			How barbaric.  On Cardassia, the 
			verdict is always known before the 
			trial begins.  And it's always the 
			same.

					SISKO
			In that case, why bother with a trial 
			at all?

					DUKAT
			Because the people demand it.  They 
			enjoy watching justice triumph over 
			evil.  Every time.  They find it 
			comforting.

					SISKO
			Isn't there a chance you might try 
			an innocent man by mistake?

					DUKAT
			Cardassians don't make mistakes.

					SISKO
			I'll have to remember that.

         DEEP SPACE: "The Maquis, II" - 02/17/94 - ACT THREE        30.

25   CONTINUED:	(2)

	Dukat eats some more of his meal, then...

					DUKAT
			One thing does puzzle me, Commander.  
			Surely the Central Command was 
			informed of my kidnapping.

					SISKO
			They learned about it almost as soon 
			as it happened.

					DUKAT
			Then why was I rescued by you?  And 
			why wasn't the station surrounded by 
			Cardassian ships demanding my return?

					SISKO
			We did receive a visit from Legate 
			Parn.

					DUKAT
				(a satisfied smile)
			I'm sure he made some rather ugly 
			threats on my behalf.

					SISKO
			He said that you were the one 
			responsible for smuggling weapons 
			into the Demilitarized Zone.  And if 
			the Maquis didn't execute you, the 
			Central Command would.
				(deadpan)
			After a comforting trial I'm sure.

	A long beat as Dukat absorbs this while struggling to maintain 
	his temper.

					DUKAT
			It appears my relationship with the 
			Central Command has deteriorated 
			somewhat.  I knew this was inevitable 
			the moment we withdrew from Bajor.

         DEEP SPACE: "The Maquis, II" - 02/17/94 - ACT THREE        31.

25   CONTINUED:	(3)

					SISKO
			Are you saying they blame you for 
			the withdrawal?

					DUKAT
			There are some who believe I should 
			have killed every last Bajoran when 
			I had the chance.
				(wistful)
			Ah, well.  Too late for that, I'm 
			afraid.  Commander, it seems I was...

					SISKO
				(suggesting)
			Mistaken about the arms shipment?

					DUKAT
			It appears I was misinformed.  I'm 
			beginning to believe the Central 
			Command is smuggling weapons into 
			the Demilitarized Zone after all.

					SISKO
			You really didn't know, did you?

					DUKAT
				(trying to put on a 
				good face)
			They never bothered to tell me.
				(a beat)
			If I help you stop the smuggling, 
			will you help me stop the Maquis?

	Sisko pauses.  He knows that would be like making a pact 
	with the devil, but it seems that he and Dukat are on the 
	same side for a change.

					SISKO
			You've got yourself a deal.  I've 
			called a staff meeting for oh-nine-
			hundred.

					DUKAT
			I'll be there.

	Sisko turns to leave.

					DUKAT
			Oh, and Commander?

	Sisko turns.

         DEEP SPACE: "The Maquis, II" - 02/17/94 - ACT THREE        32.

25   CONTINUED:	(4)

					DUKAT
			Thank you for coming to my rescue.

					SISKO
				(wryly)
			I'm sure you'd have done the same 
			for me.

	Both men know this is at best improbable.  They exchange a 
	look of mutual understanding and Sisko EXITS.

26   INT. OPS

	Sisko, Kira, Dax, O'Brien, Odo and Dukat are seated around 
	the Ops table.

					SISKO
			Constable, you have the list of 
			weapons Sakonna bought from Quark?

					ODO
			I do.  And quite a list it is.
				(reading off a PADD)
			Six ship-mounted high energy 
			disrupters, three particle 
			accelerators, two hundred photon 
			torpedoes and a dozen pulse cannons.

					KIRA
			With that kind of firepower, the 
			Bajorans could've launched a full- 
			scale assault on Cardassia.

					DUKAT
				(smug)
			And lost.

					O'BRIEN
			Sounds like the Maquis have had their 
			fill of border skirmishes.  They're 
			ready for something bigger.

					SISKO
			According to Quark, they're planning 
			to launch their first attack any day 
			now.

         DEEP SPACE: "The Maquis, II" - 02/17/94 - ACT THREE        33.

26   CONTINUED:

					DAX
				(to Odo)
			Have you been able to make any headway 
			with Sakonna?

					ODO
			Have you ever tried interrogating a 
			Vulcan, Lieutenant?

					DAX
			No.

					ODO
			Neither did I until today.  I wouldn't 
			advise it.  That calm measured voice 
			that tells you nothing, that impassive 
			stare, it can be quite frustrating.

					DUKAT
			Perhaps I could question her?

					SISKO
			I don't think so.

					DUKAT
			Pity.  I like a challenge.

					KIRA
			You want a challenge, try finding 
			out how the Central Command is getting 
			weapons into the Demilitarized Zone.

					DUKAT
				(unphased)
			My guess would be by way of a Xepolite 
			Free Trader.

					DAX
			Why the Xepolites?

					DUKAT
			Because the Xepolites have often 
			served as intermediaries for us in 
			the past.

					SISKO
			So have the Lissepians.

					DUKAT
			But the Xepolites have never been 
			caught.

         DEEP SPACE: "The Maquis, II" - 02/17/94 - ACT THREE        34.

26   CONTINUED:	(2)

	Dukat's words carry considerable weight.  And as Sisko 
	tries to decide whether or not to trust the Cardassian...

27   EXT. SPACE (OPTICAL)

	A Xepolite Free Trader being approached by one of the 
	Runabouts.

28   INT. MEKONG

	Sisko and O'Brien are at the controls.  Kira and Dukat are 
	seated in back.

					O'BRIEN
			The Xepolite ship isn't responding 
			to our hail, sir.

					DUKAT
			Of course they're not responding.  
			Would you respond to a Federation 
			hail if your cargo bays were full of 
			Cardassian weapons?

         DEEP SPACE: "The Maquis, II" - 02/17/94 - ACT THREE        35.

28   CONTINUED:

					SISKO
				(to Kira)
			Scan their ship, Major.  Let's see 
			what they're carrying.

	Kira works the proper controls.

					KIRA
			Our scanners can't penetrate their 
			hull.

					O'BRIEN
				(off monitor)
			No wonder.  It's composed of a sensor 
			reflective material.  They obviously 
			value their privacy.

					SISKO
			Chief, you and Gul Dukat remain here.  
			Major, you're with me.  Let's go see 
			if it's their privacy or their guilt 
			they're trying to protect.

					O'BRIEN
			Sorry, Commander, but you can't 
			transport over.  They just raised 
			their shields.

					DUKAT
			You're wasting time.  Xepolite ships 
			can reach a maximum speed of warp 
			nine point eight.  If they decide to 
			run, we'll never catch them.

					KIRA
				(temper flaring)
			So what would you suggest?

	Dukat's happy for an opportunity to instruct.

					DUKAT
			I would breach their shields with my 
			phasers and destroy their bridge.

					KIRA
				(that figures)
			Killing everyone there.

         DEEP SPACE: "The Maquis, II" - 02/17/94 - ACT THREE        36.

28   CONTINUED:	(2)

					DUKAT
			That's correct.  Then I would lock 
			onto the ship with my tractor beam 
			and tow it and its cargo back to the 
			station.  Very simple.  Very 
			effective.

					SISKO
			And needlessly bloody.

					KIRA
			Sounds like a Cardassian plan to me.

					SISKO
			Chief, fire a phaser across their 
			bow.  Let's see if we can't get their 
			attention.

					O'BRIEN
			Yes, sir.

	He hits a panel.

29   EXT. SPACE (OPTICAL)

	The Runabout fires a warning shot at the Xepolite ship.

30   INT. MEKONG

	As before.

					O'BRIEN
			That woke them up.  They're hailing 
			us.

	Kira, Sisko, and O'Brien can't help but give Dukat triumphant 
	looks.

					SISKO
			On my monitor, Chief.

31   INCLUDE MONITOR (OPTICAL)

	The XEPOLITE CAPTAIN appears on screen.

					XEPOLITE
				(on monitor)
			I am Drofo Awa, Hetman of this vessel.  
			What do you want from us?

         DEEP SPACE: "The Maquis, II" - 02/17/94 - ACT THREE        37.

31   CONTINUED:

					SISKO
			I'm Commander Benjamin Sisko of the 
			United Federation of Planets.  We 
			believe you're carrying Cardassian 
			weapons to their colonies in the 
			Demilitarized Zone.

					XEPOLITE
				(on monitor, sincerely)
			Then you believe wrong, Commander.  
			My ship is carrying five kilotons of 
			Regreein wheat husks, nothing more.

					SISKO
			Five kilotons.  That's a lot of wheat 
			husks.  With your permission I'd 
			like to come aboard and see what 
			that looks like.

					XEPOLITE
				(on monitor)
			Permission denied.  Any attempt to 
			board my vessel will be considered 
			an act of piracy.  Is that clear?

					SISKO
			Call it anything you like, but you're 
			not going anywhere until we search 
			your ship.

					XEPOLITE
				(on monitor, 
				threatening tone)
			In that case, Commander...

					DUKAT
				(to the Xepolite)
			In that case, you'll do exactly as 
			you're told.  You'll allow us free 
			access to your ship, so that we can 
			verify that you are indeed carrying 
			Cardassian weapons into the 
			Demilitarized Zone.

         DEEP SPACE: "The Maquis, II" - 02/17/94 - ACT THREE        38.

31   CONTINUED:	(2)

					DUKAT (cont'd)
			You will then follow us back to Deep 
			Space Nine, where your cargo will be 
			confiscated and you will make a full 
			confession detailing everything you 
			know about the smuggling of weapons 
			into the Demilitarized Zone.  You 
			will then sign that confession, after 
			which you and your ship will be 
			allowed on your way.  Is that clear.

					XEPOLITE
				(shocked)
			I don't understand... you're a 
			Cardassian.

					DUKAT
			I'm not just any Cardassian.  I'm 
			Gul Dukat, Commander of the Second 
			Order.  You have fifteen seconds to 
			lower your shields or we'll destroy 
			your ship.

	The Xepolite looks panicky.

					XEPOLITE
			No... wait.

					DUKAT
			Ten seconds.

					XEPOLITE
			It's not that simple.

					DUKAT
			Seven seconds.

					XEPOLITE
			I've already been paid.

					DUKAT
			Four seconds.

					XEPOLITE
			Stop counting... stop counting.

					O'BRIEN
			He's lowering his shields.

         DEEP SPACE: "The Maquis, II" - 02/17/94 - ACT THREE        39.

31   CONTINUED:	(3)

					XEPOLITE
				(on monitor, a defeated 
				man)
			I'll await your arrival, Commander.

	The monitor goes blank.

					DUKAT
				(to Sisko)
			I think you can take over from here.

	And as Sisko nods, impressed with Dukat's victory...

									FADE OUT.

                       END OF ACT THREE                         

      DEEP SPACE: "The Maquis, II" - 02/17/94 - ACT FOUR 40-41.        
                           ACT FOUR                             

	FADE IN:

32   EXT. SPACE - DEEP SPACE NINE (OPTICAL)

	Re-establishing.

33   INT. HOLDING AREA

	Quark and Sakonna are sharing the same cell.

					QUARK
			I hope you're happy.

					SAKONNA
			I am a Vulcan.  My emotional state 
			is irrelevant.

					QUARK
			Well I'm a Ferengi.  And my emotional 
			state is very relevant.  And right 
			now, I'm miserable.  And it's all 
			your fault.

					SAKONNA
			You were well paid for your 
			assistance.

					QUARK
			Not well enough.  Look, why don't 
			you just tell them what they want to 
			know?

	Sakonna just stares at him.

         DEEP SPACE: "The Maquis, II" - 02/17/94 - ACT FOUR         42.

33   CONTINUED:

					QUARK
				(continuing, talking 
				confidentially)
			I know the Cardassians can't be 
			trusted.  I know that the Central 
			Command would like nothing better 
			than to destroy the Federation 
			colonies in the Demilitarized Zone.

					SAKONNA
			Then you agree with our position?

					QUARK
			Not for a second.

					SAKONNA
			Why not?

					QUARK
			Because your position is...
				(searching for the 
				right word)
			Illogical.

	This takes Sakonna off guard.

					SAKONNA
			Do you propose to lecture me on 
			logic?

					QUARK
			I don't want to, but you leave me no 
			choice.  It all comes down to the 
			third Rule of Acquisition.
				(off her blank reaction)
			You don't know that one, do you?

					SAKONNA
			I am not well versed in Ferengi 
			philosophy.

					QUARK
			Remind me to get you a copy of the 
			Rules.  You never know when they'll 
			come in handy.  Now, the third rule 
			clearly states, "Never pay more for 
			an acquisition than you have to."

					SAKONNA
			Logical.  But I fail to see how that 
			applies to my situation.

         DEEP SPACE: "The Maquis, II" - 02/17/94 - ACT FOUR         43.

33   CONTINUED:	(2)

					QUARK
			You want to acquire peace.  Fine.  
			Peace is good.  But how much are you 
			willing to pay for it?

					SAKONNA
			Whatever it costs.

					QUARK
			That's the kind of irresponsible 
			spending that causes so many business 
			ventures to fail.  You're forgetting 
			the third rule.  Right now peace 
			could be bought at a bargain price 
			and you don't even realize it.

					SAKONNA
			I find this very confusing.

					QUARK
			Then I'll make it so simple that 
			even a Vulcan can understand.  The 
			Central Command has been caught red-
			handed smuggling weapons to their 
			settlers.  So from now on, every 
			ship approaching the Demilitarized 
			Zone will be searched.  Without the 
			support of the Central Command, the 
			Cardassian settlers won't be so eager 
			to fight.

					SAKONNA
			You forget the weapons they already 
			have.

					QUARK
			They have weapons... you have 
			weapons... everyone has weapons.  
			But right now, no one has a clear 
			advantage.  So the price of peace is 
			at an all-time low.  This is the 
			perfect time to sit down and hammer 
			out an agreement.  Don't you get 
			it... attacking the Cardassians now 
			will only escalate the conflict and 
			make peace more expensive in the 
			long run.  Now I ask you, is that 
			logical?

	Quark sits down, pleased with his performance.

         DEEP SPACE: "The Maquis, II" - 02/17/94 - ACT FOUR         44.

34   OMITTED

35   CLOSE ON SAKONNA

	As she tries to come up with an answer to Quark's argument.

36   INT. DUKAT'S GUEST QUARTERS

	Close on Dukat.

					DUKAT
				(thoughtful)
			A concealed weapons depot located 
			within a civilian population center?

37   NEW ANGLE

	To include Sisko, who has come to give Dukat the news.

					SISKO
			According to Sakonna, the Maquis are 
			going to attack the depot sometime 
			within the next fifty-two hours.

					DUKAT
			But she didn't tell you on which 
			colony the depot's hidden?

					SISKO
			She says she doesn't know.

					DUKAT
				(skeptical)
			How convenient.

					SISKO
			I believe her.

					DUKAT
			Why?  Because Vulcans don't lie?

					SISKO
			As a rule, they don't.

					DUKAT
			They don't blow up ships either... 
			as a rule.  But let's assume she is 
			telling the truth.  I trust you 
			haven't shared this information with 
			the Central Command?

      DEEP SPACE: "The Maquis, II" - 02/17/94 - ACT FOUR 45-47.        

37   CONTINUED:

					SISKO
			No.  I haven't.

					DUKAT
			Good.  Because they would never trust 
			you to handle this matter alone.

					SISKO
			But they would be able to tell me 
			where the depot is located.

					DUKAT
			Leave that to me.
				(off Sisko's look)
			I may no longer be a favorite with 
			the Central Command, but I know people 
			who are.

	Sisko nods appreciatively.  That's what he was hoping.

					SISKO
			In the meantime, I'll go to Volan 
			Three.  See if I can talk some sense 
			into the Maquis.

					DUKAT
			And if you can't?

					SISKO
			Don't worry, Dukat.  I told you I'd 
			stop them.  And one way or another, 
			I will.

	Sisko EXITS.

38   EXT. SPACE (OPTICAL)

	Runabout moving through space.

39   OMITTED

40   INT. VOLAN COLONY MEETING HOUSE

	KOBB is presiding.  Amaros is among those present.

         DEEP SPACE: "The Maquis, II" - 02/17/94 - ACT FOUR         48.

40   CONTINUED:

					KOBB
			I've also been recently informed 
			that thirty-five people had to be 
			hospitalized on Umoth Eight after 
			eating from public food replicators.  
			Sabotage is suspected.

					AMAROS
			From now on, guards should be posted 
			at all public replicators throughout 
			the colonies.

	General agreement from the other councillors.

					KOBB
			Now... about the new curfew.

	Suddenly they hear noise from outside the council chamber.  
	Kobb motions to Amaros to see what's going on.  Amaros heads 
	for the door, which suddenly opens and...

41   SISKO

	ENTERS, carrying a small satchel over his shoulder.

					KOBB
				(not pleased at the 
				interruption)
			Commander Sisko, what a pleasant 
			surprise.  If you'll just wait a 
			moment or two, I'll finish up this 
			meeting and we can talk privately.

					SISKO
			That won't be necessary.  I want 
			everyone to hear what I have to say.
				(addressing the room)
			I don't know how many of you here 
			actually belong to the Maquis.  Those 
			of you who don't probably have friends 
			who do.  So please make sure you 
			pass along what I'm about to tell 
			you.
				(a beat)
			There is a treaty currently in place 
			between Cardassia and the Federation.  
			If you make yourself the enemy of 
			Cardassia, you'll make yourself the 
			enemy of the Federation.

         DEEP SPACE: "The Maquis, II" - 02/17/94 - ACT FOUR         49.

41   CONTINUED:

	The crowd erupts in reaction.  Sisko waits for the buzz 
	to subside.

					SISKO
			Now I know the Maquis plan on 
			attacking a Cardassian weapons depot.  
			My advice to them... to you... is to 
			call it off.  Because I'll be waiting 
			there.  And I'll stop you.

42   NEW ANGLE

	Suddenly all the doors to the chamber open and Hudson and 
	several armed Maquis ENTER.

					HUDSON
			A very rousing speech, Ben.  I suppose 
			my best rebuttal would be to kill 
			you.

					SISKO
			But you won't.

	Sisko puts the satchel on to the floor in front of Hudson.

					HUDSON
			What's this?

					SISKO
				(a challenge)
			Your uniform.

					HUDSON
			You always were an optimist.

	Hudson puts the satchel down on a table.

					SISKO
			I have reason to be.  The way I see 
			it, now that we've stopped the 
			shipments of Cardassian weapons, 
			there's no longer any need for the 
			Maquis.  You and I can work together 
			to reach a peace agreement with the 
			Cardassian colonies.

					HUDSON
			It's too late for that.  We're in a 
			war here.  And I intend to win it.

         DEEP SPACE: "The Maquis, II" - 02/17/94 - ACT FOUR         50.

42   CONTINUED:

					HUDSON
				(off Sisko's reaction)
			I could use your help, Ben.  I'm 
			asking you as a friend.

					SISKO
			And as a friend, I have to say no.  
			If you attack that depot, you're 
			going to have to get through me first.

					HUDSON
			I hope not.  I truly hope not.

43   ANGLE ON HUDSON (OPTICAL)

	As he fires his phaser at the satchel, totally disintegrating 
	it.  Then Hudson and the Maquis EXIT.

44   ON SISKO

	Knowing that the next time he sees his friend, one of them 
	might not survive.

									FADE OUT.

                        END OF ACT FOUR                         

         DEEP SPACE: "The Maquis, II" - 02/17/94 - ACT FIVE         51.
                           ACT FIVE                             

	FADE IN:

45   INT. OPS

	Sisko, Kira, Dax, Bashir, O'Brien, Odo and Dukat all at Ops 
	as they prepare for their upcoming mission.

					DUKAT
			The Bryma Colony.  According to my 
			sources, that's the location of the 
			weapons depot.

					SISKO
			Then our objective is simple -- 
			prevent the Maquis ships from reaching 
			Bryma.

					DAX
			We're going to have to intercept 
			them before they're picked up by the 
			colony's sensors.

					KIRA
			Good point.  If the Cardassian 
			colonists even suspect they're about 
			to come under attack, they'll send a 
			message to Cardassia asking for 
			reinforcements.

					O'BRIEN
			I don't care how much the Cardassians 
			care about the treaty.  If the Maquis 
			launch an assault against a civilian 
			target, the Central Command will 
			have to respond.

					SISKO
			We could wind up with a full scale 
			war on our hands.  We have to stop 
			the Maquis.
				(a beat)
			Our runabouts will take up a defensive 
			position just outside Bryma colony's 
			sensor range.

					O'BRIEN
			The best way to detect incoming ships 
			would be to hide a couple of dozen 
			sensor probes in the system's Oort 
			Cloud.

         DEEP SPACE: "The Maquis, II" - 02/17/94 - ACT FIVE        51A.

45   CONTINUED:

					O'BRIEN (cont'd)
			That way, we'll be able to spot the 
			Maquis no matter what route they 
			take.

					BASHIR
			How many Maquis ships are we 
			expecting?

         DEEP SPACE: "The Maquis, II" - 02/17/94 - ACT FIVE         52.

45   CONTINUED:	(2)

					ODO
			According to Sakonna, they only have 
			two ships capable of mounting the 
			weapons she purchased.

					BASHIR
			So we'll have three ships and they'll 
			have two.  The odds are in our favor, 
			anyway.

					O'BRIEN
			Don't expect that to give us much of 
			an advantage, Julian.  The colonists 
			are used to being outnumbered.  
			They'll fight just that much harder.

					DAX
				(to Sisko)
			How do you propose to stop them?

					DUKAT
				(before Sisko can 
				answer)
			What's that human expression?  "Shoot 
			to kill."

	Sisko gives Dukat a reprimanding look.

					SISKO
			We'll stop them with words if 
			possible... with force if necessary.

					KIRA
			So if they fire at us, we have orders 
			to shoot back?

					SISKO
			That's correct.  We'll target their 
			warp engines and weapons arrays, try 
			to disable them.

					DUKAT
			How noble.  I hope the Maquis will 
			be as obliging to you.

					SISKO
			I've known Cal Hudson a long time.  
			I doubt he would harm Federation 
			citizens.

         DEEP SPACE: "The Maquis, II" - 02/17/94 - ACT FIVE         53.

45   CONTINUED:	(3)

					DAX
			A week ago, you'd never've believed 
			he was capable of joining the Maquis.

	Sisko looks troubled.  No one's looking forward to this 
	confrontation.

46   EXT. SPACE (OPTICAL)

	The three Runabouts waiting together in deep space.

47   INT. RIO GRANDE

	Sisko and Dukat at controls.

					SISKO
			Rio Grande to Mekong and Orinoco.  
			How do you read me?

48   INT. ORINOCO

	Kira and Dax at the controls.

					KIRA
			Orinoco here.  You're loud and clear.

49   INT. MEKONG

	O'Brien and Bashir.

					O'BRIEN
			Mekong here.  Our communications 
			channel is fully operational and 
			secure.
				(checking monitor)
			The remote sensor probes I set up 
			still haven't detected any sign of 
			the Maquis ships.

					BASHIR
			Do you really think they're coming?  
			I mean, they know we're waiting for 
			them.

       DEEP SPACE: "The Maquis, II" - REV. 02/18/94 - ACT FIVE      54.

50   INT. ORINOCO

					DAX
			It is possible they changed the time 
			frame of their attack.  Postponed it 
			for a day, or a week.

51   INT. RIO GRANDE

					SISKO
				(no room for doubt)
			They'll be here.  The longer they 
			wait, the greater the chance that 
			the weapons depot will be moved to 
			another location.

	Dukat nods in agreement and approval.  He's looking forward 
	to this confrontation with the Maquis.

51A  EXT. SPACE (OPTICAL)

	Time cut.  The Runabouts continue their waiting game.

51B  INT. ORINOCO

	Kira and Dax are keeping a close eye on the runabout's 
	sensors.

					DAX
			I remember one night on Pelios 
			Station.  Curzon convinced Benjamin 
			and Cal to challenge two Zakdorns to 
			a game of Dom-Jot.
				(smiling)
			Seven hours later they still hadn't 
			won a single game.  That's when Curzon 
			admitted he had been betting on the 
			Zakdorns all along.
				(fondly)
			Those were good times.

					O'BRIEN'S COM VOICE
			I'm picking up two Federation ships 
			headed our way.

	As they react.

       DEEP SPACE: "The Maquis, II" - REV. 02/18/94 - ACT FIVE     54A.

51C
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53

54   INT. RIO GRANDE

	Sisko opens a channel.

					SISKO
			Sisko to Hudson.  It's not going to 
			work, Cal.  Turn those ships around 
			before someone gets hurt.

	Hudson's face appears on a monitor.

					HUDSON
				(on monitor, cheerful)
			I was going to say the same thing to 
			you.

       DEEP SPACE: "The Maquis, II" - REV. 02/18/94 - ACT FIVE      55.

55   INT. MAQUIS SHIP

	Hudson and Amaros at the controls.  Sisko is visible on the 
	monitor.

					HUDSON
			Please, Ben.  Don't make me open 
			fire on you.

	Amaros turns off the comm.

					AMAROS
			He's not going to listen.

					HUDSON
				(working controls)
			Initiating evasive maneuvers.  Signal 
			Niles to follow my lead.

55A  EXT. SPACE (OPTICAL)

	The Maquis ships swoop diagonally away from the Runabouts, 
	which open fire as they pursue.

56   INT. MEKONG

	O'Brien reading off monitor.

					O'BRIEN
			Commander, they're making a run for 
			it.

57   INT. RIO GRANDE

					SISKO
				(to comm)
			Lock on tractor beams.

58   INT. MAQUIS SHIP

	The ship jerks as the tractor beams lock on.

					HUDSON
			Dammit.

					AMAROS
				(checking panel)
			They've got Niles, too.

	Hudson reactivates the monitor and Sisko reappears.

         DEEP SPACE: "The Maquis, II" - 02/17/94 - ACT FIVE         56.

58   CONTINUED:

					HUDSON
				(coolly, to comm)
			Let us go, Ben.

59   INT. RIO GRANDE

					SISKO
			You know I can't do that.

60   INT. MAQUIS SHIP

	Hudson gives in to the inevitable.

					HUDSON
			Then I suggest you duck.
				(to comm)
			Fire on their beam emitter.

	Hudson hits a control and...

61   EXT. SPACE (OPTICAL)

	The Maquis ships, netted by tractor beams, open fire on the 
	Runabouts.

62   INT. RIO GRANDE

	As the ship is rocked by the Maquis's pulse cannon fire.

					DUKAT
			What are you waiting for?

					O'BRIEN'S COM VOICE
			We're losing tractor lock.

					KIRA'S COM VOICE
			They're breaking away.

					SISKO
				(to comm, reluctantly)
			Commence firing.

63   EXT. SPACE (OPTICAL)

	Hudson's ship veers off, avoiding the phaser fire.  But the 
	other Maquis ship takes a couple of hits.  Energy courses 
	across the hull as its engines shut down.

         DEEP SPACE: "The Maquis, II" - 02/17/94 - ACT FIVE         57.

64   INT. MAQUIS SHIP

					AMAROS
			Niles's propulsion system is down.  
			He's drifting.

					HUDSON
			We'll have to even the odds.


	Hudson hits a panel.

65   EXT. SPACE (OPTICAL)

	As the Orinoco is hit and veers out of control.

66   INT. ORINOCO

	Kira and Dax are holding on for dear life.

					DAX
				(to comm)
			They hit our navigation array.  I've 
			lost attitude control.  Attempting 
			to compensate with manual thrusters.

					KIRA
				(checking panel)
			It's not working.  Thrusters are 
			still locked.

67   INT. RIO GRANDE

					SISKO
				(to comm)
			Hang on.
				(hits another control)
			Chief, you go after the Orinoco.  
			I'll handle Hudson.

68   INT. MEKONG

					O'BRIEN
			Right.
				(to the Orinoco)
			Major, lower your shields.  We'll 
			beam you out of there.

69   INT. RIO GRANDE

	Sisko watches a monitor, checking to make sure Dax and Kira 
	will be safe.

         DEEP SPACE: "The Maquis, II" - 02/17/94 - ACT FIVE         58.

69   CONTINUED:

					DUKAT
				(off another display)
			They're coming back around.

	Sisko looks up and reacts.  He hits a panel and re-establishes 
	visual communication with Hudson.

					HUDSON
				(on monitor)
			It's just you and me, Ben.

					SISKO
			I can't let you start a war.

					HUDSON
			I'm not turning back.

					SISKO
			And you're not going forward.

69A  EXT. SPACE (OPTICAL)

	The Rio Grande moves to intercept Hudson's ship.  They fire 
	at each other.  Hudson's ship is hit.

69B  INT. MAQUIS SHIP

	As the ship rocks violently.

					AMAROS
			We're hit... our photon torpedo tubes 
			are out.

					HUDSON
			Switch to phasers and come about.  
			Heading one-one-five mark two-three-
			six.

69C  EXT. SPACE (OPTICAL)

	Hudson's ship turns to meet the Rio Grande's challenge.  
	More phaser fire is exchanged, damaging both ships.

         DEEP SPACE: "The Maquis, II" - 02/17/94 - ACT FIVE         59.

69D  INT. RIO GRANDE

	As it's hit by phaser fire.

					DUKAT
				(reading panel)
			We've taken a direct hit on our 
			primary fusion core.

					SISKO
			Initiating emergency core shutdown.

					DUKAT
			The port nacelle is flooded with 
			ionized deuterium.  We've lost warp 
			and impulse engines.

					SISKO
			We still have maneuvering thrusters.

69E  EXT. SPACE (OPTICAL)

	As the Runabout once again turns toward the Maquis ship.

70   INT. MAQUIS SHIP

	Hudson and Amaros are a study in contrasts.  Hudson continues 
	to go about his business like the professional he is, but 
	Amaros is taut with tension.

					AMAROS
			They're coming back around.  Use 
			your phasers.

					HUDSON
			I can't.  They've knocked out the 
			power couplings to our weapons array.

					AMAROS
			What do we do?

         DEEP SPACE: "The Maquis, II" - 02/17/94 - ACT FIVE         60.

70   CONTINUED:

					HUDSON
				(all business)
			The only thing we can do.  Get the 
			hell out of here.

70A  EXT. SPACE (OPTICAL)

	The Maquis ship turns away from the drifting Rio Grande.

71   INT. RIO GRANDE (OPTICAL)

	As Sisko and Dukat track the Maquis ship on their panels.

					DUKAT
			He's turning away.  Now's your chance.  
			Fire.

	Sisko ignores Dukat.  Opens a channel.

					SISKO
			It's over, Cal.

	Hudson reappears on the monitor.

					HUDSON
			For now, anyway.  Next time tell 
			Starfleet to send someone else.  
			Doesn't feel right, us shooting at 
			one another.

					SISKO
			There won't be a next time.  Stand 
			down.

					HUDSON
				(smiling)
			I don't think so.

					DUKAT
				(checking panel; anger 
				rising)
			He's getting away.

					SISKO
				(to Hudson)
			You run now and I won't be able to 
			protect you.  Starfleet'll track you 
			down.  You won't be safe anywhere, 
			even in the colonies.

         DEEP SPACE: "The Maquis, II" - 02/17/94 - ACT FIVE        61A.

71   CONTINUED:

					HUDSON
			Don't be so sure.  I have a lot of 
			friends here, Ben.  Besides, I have 
			to help the Maquis finish this thing.

					SISKO
			But you'll be an outlaw.  A hunted 
			man.  You're throwing away your entire 
			life.

					HUDSON
			And starting a new one.

					DUKAT
				(to Sisko)
			What are you waiting for?  He's 
			helpless.  Finish him.

					HUDSON
			I'll miss you, Ben.  You've been a 
			good friend.

	Hudson's face disappears from the monitor.

					SISKO
				(softly)
			So have you.

	Dukat realizes that Sisko is not going to stop Hudson.

					DUKAT
			No...

	He lunges for the phaser controls, but Sisko forces him back 
	into his seat.

					DUKAT
				(angry contempt)
			I thought you were strong, Commander.  
			But you're not.  You're a fool.  A 
			sentimental fool.

					SISKO
				(unfazed)
			I said I'd stop the Maquis and I 
			have.  But I won't kill a good man 
			for trying to defend his home.

					DUKAT
			You disappoint me, Commander.

         DEEP SPACE: "The Maquis, II" - 02/17/94 - ACT FIVE        61A.

71   CONTINUED:	(2)

					SISKO
			Don't expect me to lose any sleep 
			over it.

	And with that, Sisko sits back down at his controls.

					SISKO
				(to comm)
			Mister O'Brien, when you have a 
			moment, I could use your help with 
			these engines.

					O'BRIEN'S COM VOICE
			Yes, sir.

	And as Sisko waits for O'Brien to beam over...

72
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77

78   EXT. SPACE - DEEP SPACE NINE (OPTICAL)

	Re-establishing.

79   INT. COMMANDER'S OFFICE

	Sisko is sitting alone in the dark, looking over a PADD.  
	The door opens and Kira ENTERS.

					KIRA
			Commander, Gul Dukat has left the 
			station.

					SISKO
			I'm sure he's glad to be going home.

					KIRA
			Chief O'Brien says the Orinoco and 
			Rio Grande will be up and running in 
			a few days.

					SISKO
			Thank you, Major.

	Kira turns to leave.

         DEEP SPACE: "The Maquis, II" - 02/17/94 - ACT FIVE         62.

79   CONTINUED:

					SISKO
			I just got a communique from Starfleet 
			congratulating me on my good work 
			and thanking me for preserving the 
			peace with the Cardassians.

					KIRA
			You deserve it.  You prevented a 
			war.

					SISKO
			Did I?  Or did I just delay the 
			inevitable?

	They look at each other both understanding that serious 
	problems lay ahead, then Kira EXITS, leaving Sisko deep in 
	thought.

	Hold on him trying to imagine what he'll do the next time he 
	has to face Cal Hudson...

									FADE OUT.

                        END OF ACT FIVE                         
                            THE END